Which of the following can be done to assess the appropriateness of interventions provided to a patient?
a. Patient interview c. Peer review process
b. Results of patient laboratory data d. Walking rounds
C
Provider-focused outcomes are related to provider proficiency and are normally measured by complication rates and appropriateness of interventions discovered through the peer review process. This involves pulling patient charts based on certain criteria and submitting those charts for review by a group of peers.
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